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This course explores how 5G enables smart city innovations with an overview of 5G’s foundational aspects. The course then covers enabling technologies such as network slicing, edge computing, and beamforming, which help enable smart city infrastructure. Practical applications of 5G in smart cities are emphasised, such as transportation, energy management, and public safety. Key topics covered include autonomous vehicle support, smart grids, adaptive traffic systems, and intelligent lighting. The course also addresses coverage and capacity planning challenges, offering strategies for efficient infrastructure deployment.

Tom Miller
Mpirical Trainer
Tom is Mpirical's cybersecurity specialist, with an expertise in quantitative cybersecurity risk management and communication. Tom has experience developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate material for both computer science and cybersecurity.
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Course Contents
Introduction to 5G and Smart Cities:
- Smart City Introduction.
- The Internet of Things & Big Data.
- Smart City Layers.
- Standardisation.
5G Technical Foundation:
- 5G Service Groups.
- Enhanced Mobile Broadband.
- Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communication.
- Massive Machine Type Communication.
- 5G Performance Capabilities.
- 5G Architecture.
5G Enabling Technologies:
- Cell Diversity.
- Beamforming and Beam Steering.
- Network Slicing.
- Edge Computing.
5G in Smart Cities – Part 1:
- Autonomous Vehicles and Transportation.
- Governance.
- Energy and Sustainability.
5G in Smart Cities – Part 2:
- Water Management.
- Waste Management.
- Security.
Smart City Coverage and Capacity Planning:
- Coverage Planning.
- Coverage Planning Tools.
- Infrastructure Sharing and Deployment Options.
- Capacity Planning.
- Impact of Location on Capacity.
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